A Call for Cooperation in the Southwest Atlantic Ocean
The Southwest Atlantic Ocean is one of the most productive marine regions on the planet. Yet despite its immense importance, the region remains one of the few large ocean areas without a coordinated system for managing its shared marine resources.
Sea Around Us project manager joins Frontier’s research topic editorial team
Congratulations to Dr. Maria ‘Deng’ Palomares who was selected as an editor of Frontiers in Marine Science’s special issue “Women in Marine Science: 2026”
Aquaculture is shifting toward less sustainable species: new UBC study
Aquaculture relying on species that are less beneficial for food security, climate mitigation, and biodiversity
Thousands of jellyfish clones are multiplying in B.C. lakes
If you spot a jellyfish in British Columbia, chances are you are not looking at an ocean drifter, but a lake-borne invasive species.
Reimagining the Future of Oceans and Fisheries
On May 5, 2026, we are holding a one-day symposium to look to the future of the field, to “Reimagine the Future of Oceans and Fisheries.” RSVP now!
Seals risk death by polar bear for a varied meal, UBC study finds
Arctic tracking shows ringed seals trade safety for food variety—evidence that conservation plans must factor in both food and fear.
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[Internal] Call for Applications – Director Search – Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries (IOF)
Internal UBC search for new Director of the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries. Deadline is March 27, 2026
Dr. Marie Auger-Méthé wins Killam Accelerator Research Fellowship
The Killam Accelerator Research Fellowships (KARF) promote research excellence and support early-career scholars by providing time and resources for them to focus on their research
Dr. Curtis Suttle wins Jacob Biely Research Award
This award is regarded as UBC’s premier award for research across all disciplines.
New FCRR: A Convergence of Evidence: The Gill-Oxygen Limitation Theory (GOLT)
This report exemplifies the kind of integrative, critical scholarship that the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries support.